Braai

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South African Barbecue in Hell's Kitchen

You look tired. (Dashing as ever, but tired.) Maybe it's time to get away for a while. How does South Africa
sound? Or better yet, Hell's Kitchen.

Let us recommend a small jaunt to Braai, New York's first South African barbecue spot,
soft-opening this Saturday in Hell's Kitchen.

Braai is the rugged South African barbecue hideaway you always wanted but didn't know could exist so close
to Midtown. Picture yourself sitting on the grassy plains of South Africa, feasting on wild game meats under
the cover of a baobab tree. Okay, so this is nothing like that—except you'll relish that same game
meat—ostrich, venison, antelope or oxtail—marinated, char-grilled and served piping
hot.

Don't be surprised if this looks more like a hut than your typical bistro. The bamboo ceilings are designed
to pull in smoke, so you can get one step closer to the dream: grilling your meat tableside (give it a month
or so).

Of course, if you prefer your getaways a little more remote, there's always the Brandy Room, a private
skylit spot behind a curtain in the back where you'll find seven different house-infused Brandies
(go for the arrowroot and pumpkin). The space is just large enough for you and eleven
friends...